"So, Commander Li intends for us to target Linyi to stop the Japanese North China Front." Pang Bingxun looked at the map and said.
Zhang Zizhong nodded, "Yes, now that the 5th Division has been crippled, the pressure on Linyi is much less. As long as we stick to Linyi, we can hold back the Japanese invaders."
Zhou Weiguo also nodded and said, "Yes, this will reduce the pressure on Xuzhou, but the pressure on Linyi will be great."
"So Commander Li asked you to come too?" Pang Bingxun said, "With just two armies, it's very difficult for us. The Japanese can continuously increase their troops."
"Moreover, what if the Japanese Central China Front also sends troops to Linyi?" Zhou Weiguo said. Now, because Zhou Weiguo has severely damaged the Japanese 5th Division, some things can no longer be followed according to history. He must consider
Various possibilities. Although it is unlikely that Central China will send troops to attack Linyi, it is not impossible. If it is true, even if the 59th Army joins, it will not be able to hold it.
Zhou Weiguo's question stunned the two of them. After Zhang Zizhong was silent for a while, he said, "If this is really the case, then only the people in the position will be there."
Zhou Weiguo smiled helplessly and said, "It's better to stay useful and kill more Japanese invaders."
Zhang Zizhong wanted to say something more, but he still didn't.
…
On March 15, 1938, the 10th Division of the Japanese North China Front integrated the remnants of the 5th Division, totaling about 40,000 people, and approached Linyi.
The 10th Division, also known as the Himeji Division, is organized in: Himeji. The 10th Division is a Category A division of the Japanese Army. It was one of the 17 standing divisions of the Japanese army before the outbreak of World War II. It is well-equipped.
It was used by the Japanese army as a model for modern divisions. Due to the replacement of division leaders, it was once called the Isotani Division and the Shinozuka Division. The division often used poison gas warfare in violation of the international laws of war during operations.
"Do you know which division is on the opposite side?" Zhou Weiguo asked, "Is it Central China or North China?"
Pang Bingxun shook his head and said, "It's not clear yet, and there is no news about the commander. I'm afraid we won't know until we fight."
Zhou Weiguo nodded, and then arranged for Liu San and Xu Hu to say, "Third brother, Hu Zi, arrange for the brothers to defend the position with the 40th and 59th Army during the day."
"Actually, it's more likely that the 10th Division from North China is there. After all, the two legions are very close to each other." Pang Bingxun said, "Depending on the number of people and equipment, it's possible that the remnants of the 5th Division have been integrated."
Zhou Weiguo nodded and said, "Brother Pang, arrange your defense."
…
March 15, 1938 at 2 p.m.
The sound of a Japanese plane came from the sky above Linyi.
After a burst of bombing, Linyi City was in a mess, and there were also casualties on the battlefield.
Immediately, artillery shells roared in.
"Hide!" the veterans shouted.
But this time the Japanese brought large-caliber guns, which were extremely powerful. They also integrated the artillery and equipment from the remaining units of the Fifth Division, doubling the number.
Zhou Weiguo was lying on the city wall, licking his lips. The sound of shelling made him very unhappy. Also unhappy were Pang Bingxun, Zhang Zizhong and others.
"Damn it, the little devil is better equipped than us, otherwise I would have nothing to fear from him." A staff officer from the 40th Army also lay down and said angrily.
"Indeed. If the Japanese invaders had artillery, they would definitely bombard it with artillery, and then attack with infantry. The firepower advantage is obvious. Look at the attack and frequency of the artillery shells. Weiguo, do you have any artillerymen from the 5th Division?
solve?"
Zhou Weiguo shouted, "No." On the battlefield, the sound of explosions continued, and screams also reached Zhou Weiguo's ears.
After about 10 minutes, the shelling finally stopped.
Soon, a soldier ran up and said that a section of the city wall had been blown down.
"Go, I'll guard everything!" Pang Bingxun shouted.
"yes!"
Zhou Weiguo picked up the telescope, looked at the Japanese troops who were about to attack, and said, "Brother, do you have any cannons here?"
"There are quite a few."
"Pull it out and fire a few shots." Zhou Weiguo laughed.
"That's okay." Pang Bingxun then arranged for someone to go down.
"Master, this little devil is too brave, isn't he? He just suffered a loss from us a few days ago, and now he comes up in such a brazen manner." Xu Hu sighed.
"The devil is so proud." Liu San said with a smile.
But before Pang Bingxun's artillery bombardment, Zhang Zizhong's 59th Army's artillery attack came.
A few days ago, Zhou Weiguo, Pang Bingxun, and Zhang Zizhong discussed and planned to have Zhang Zizhong's 59th Army ambush on the mountain near the original 5th Division camp. It is now mid-March, and the leaves are already green, so as to disguise the ambush.
But it couldn't be better.
…
"Military seat, the little devil can drink a pot this time!" Huang Weigang (Commander of the 38th Division of the 59th Army) laughed at the side, "This little devil is also impatient. He just arrived in Linyi today, so he started without checking the surroundings.
attack."
"The Japs are going crazy. Zhou Weiguo killed Itagaki Seishiro and his headquarters before. This is equivalent to killing all the senior officers of the Fifth Division. Why don't you ask the little Japs who are coming now to be anxious?" Zhang Zizhong
He smiled and said, "I guess the Japanese must think that there are still only Pang Bingxun's troops in Linyi. Tell me to go down and give me a hard beating!"
…
When the national army's artillery fell on the charging Japanese army, Isotani Rensuke was furious, "Baga! Let the people withdraw quickly!"
"Your Excellency, Division Commander, the artillery shells were fired from the mountain on the left!" said a staff officer next to him.
"Baga, why don't you explore the nearby terrain?"
"Hi." The staff officer was troubled and couldn't tell. He had just arrived in Linyi and everyone had just had a meal. You are going to attack the county seat. How can I have time to arrange for people to investigate.
…
For Zhou Weiguo, Zhang Zizhong's choice was undoubtedly a very wise one. Under this wave of bombardment, the Japanese army suffered at least thousands of casualties. Even for the 10th Division, which now has nearly 40,000 people, losing thousands of people in one charge would still be a loss.
It was enough to make him feel distressed. However, Zhang Zizhong felt even more distressed, "All the shells have been fired! What a pity!"
However, after a wave of shelling from both sides, the battlefield became quiet.
"Master, the Japanese don't dare to come out anymore." Xu Hu said with a smile.
"I guess I need to calm down." Liu San also laughed.
"Yes." Zhou Weiguo nodded, and then said to Pang Bingxun, "Brother Pang, I will take my brothers to rest first. I will go to the Japs to have a look in the evening."
"Okay!" Pang Bingxun couldn't help but look forward to it when he heard that Zhou Weiguo was about to take action. You know, Zhou Weiguo's more than 50 people almost crippled an entire Japanese division and annihilated the enemy's headquarters. It can be said that they were almost completely annihilated.
Pang Bingxun was also very interested in this method of combat, and he looked forward to the recurrence of this method of combat.
Zhou Weiguo nodded and immediately walked down the position.
